Bust at the Bottom of a Pyramid
1665
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Johann Heinrich Roos
Johann Heinrich Roos (1631–1685) was an artist, born in Otterberg.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Bust at the Bottom of a Pyramid is a 1665 by Johann Heinrich Roos, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This etching shows a man’s head in profile, half-buried in a rocky mound. Behind him, a ram stands on a grassy hillside, its horns sharp and curved. Two sheep graze nearby, while a tree with tangled branches looms over them. The man’s face looks calm, but the scene feels odd—like a mix of nature and something deeper. The artist used sharp lines and shadows to make the shapes stand out. Next, check out Baroque to see how artists used drama and contrast in their work.
Johann Heinrich Roos (1631–1685) was an artist, born in Otterberg.
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